Towns Mountain — Summits 48.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Littleton Quadrangle · GNIS 870488
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Littleton quadrangle, the summit known as Towns Mountain sits 48.1 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Towns Mountain as a summit on the Littleton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 870488. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Towns Mountain sits at 44.36301° N, 71.76111° W (DMS 44°21′47″ N, 71°45′40″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Towns Mountain itself. The ones closest to Towns Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Misery | Littleton | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mann Hill | Bethlehem | — | 1.1 mi |
| Farr Hill | Littleton | — | 1.5 mi |
| Parker Mountain | Littleton | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Bethlehem | — | 3.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Littleton | — | 3.4 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Littleton | — | 4.8 mi |
| Russell Hill | Bethlehem | — | 6.3 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Bethlehem | — | 7.7 mi |
| Garnet Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Littleton Quadrangle
The Littleton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Towns Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Farr Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Parker Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 48.1 miles (west) and you reach Towns Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.363°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Towns Mountain track the nearby Mount Misery summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Towns Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Farr Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Parker Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Towns Mountain located?
Towns Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Littleton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Towns Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Towns Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Towns Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870488 on the Littleton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Towns Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34813915.